North Chicago Community Unit School District #187, Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met June 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the panel:
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
(Time: 7:07pm) Mr. Kneeland called the meeting to order, members present: Kneeland arrived at 7:00pm, Adamczyk, Coleman, Berganza arrived at 6:37pm
2. Hearing on the FY 2023 Amended Budget
3. Motion to Conclude Hearing
N/A
4. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
5. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented
(Time: 7:07pm) Motion to approve the amended agenda made by Adamczyk, second by Berganza
6. Special Presentations: Dr. Michael Karner, Lake County Regional Superintendent (Time: 6:40pm) Dr. Michael Karner from the Lake County Regional Office of Education presented to the board explaining the different programs and involvement that the ROE offers, including the Safe School, PD, and a free emergency planning platform that is now offered to all schools in lake county.
7. Audience Participation:
N/A
8. Superintendent’s Report
(Time: 6:26pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.
9. Motion to Approve FOP Minutes
(Time: 7:08pm) Motion to approve May minutes made by Coleman, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
Open Session
May 23, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
Closed Session
May 23, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
10. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
(Time: 7:09pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0
A. Treasurer’s Report for May 2023
B. Accounts Payable May 18, 2023 – June 21, 2023 in the amount of $2,910,686.67
C. Payroll for May 2023 in the gross amount of $2,494,322.71
D. Approval of FY24 Consolidated District Grant Application Plan
E. m2 Communications Contract Renewal $30,000
F. Renewal of McQueen Technology Network Engineer Contract $54,920
G. Golden Apple Scholars Tuition Loan Agreement $8,000
H. Contract Renewal with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for FY24 $1,966,048
I. Approval of Vehicle Purchases for Maintenance and Athletics $119,595
J. Approve PowerSchool PowerPack Modules $20,497
K. Chromebook Storage Chargers $30,542
L. Rhythm Plus Contract Renewal $22,900
M. Renewal of TechSmart Computer Science Curriculum $13,000
N. Renewal of Sadlier’s “From Phonics to Reading” Program for Grades K-3 $12,983
O. Contracted Co-Teaching Support with Spedify $25,330
P. Contract Renewal for NWEA Assessment Services $37,913.50
Q. Lexia Contract Renewal for K-5 and expansion to 6-8 $59,200
R. Lexia English for English Learners $42,700
S. Get Out and Learn Something (GOALS) Summer Contract $30,000
11. Old Business– Discussion/Action
A. Approve – FY23 Amended Budget
(Time: 7:13pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
12. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Professional Design Firm Selection for Forrestal Elementary School
(Time: 7:22pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0
B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Illinois Empower Funds Learning Partner $50,000
(Time: 7:24pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Transfer of $1.35M from Educational Fund to Capital Projects Fund
(Time: 7:25pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Additional Special Education Paraprofessionals $120,000
(Time: 7:28pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0
E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Kids Rank Renewal - $20,000
(Time: 7:32pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
F. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Approval of Emergency Management Platform - $14,180
(Time: 7:32pm) Dr. Price explained that we interviewed three different companies and we decided to go with Raptor which we are already using for visitor check in at our schools. Raptor is compatible with our Student Information System, we could also use it for bussing and behavior. Dr. Price stated that the district will look into the system that Dr. Karner mentioned in his presentation tonight.
G. Information – (IA/FOP) ESSER Spending Update
(Time: 7:40pm) Greg Volan gave a breakdown of how the ESSER funds have been used since FY2021 from pandemic related items to prepping for remote learning ESSER 2 and ESSER 3 funds have been used for learning loss due to COVID. the Watershed Program also utilizes these funds and these funds will also be used to fund various positions and will be used for HRS at Forrestal, Alexander, and NCCHS
H. Information – (IA/FOP) FY24 Preliminary Budget Update and Budget Calendar
(Time: 7:53pm) Greg Volan will have the FY24 tentative budget ready for the August board meeting and the final budget will be ready for the September board meeting. We have had a large surplus since 2018.
13. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows: (Time: 8:05pm)
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) to discuss litigation matters
Reconvene Open Session (Time: 9:02pm)
14. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action – Approve Human Resources Report #1 – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
(Time: 9:02pm) Motioned by Berganza, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0
B. Action – Approve Human Resources Report #2 – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
(Time: 9:04pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0
C. Action – Approve Separation Agreement with B. Arnold (IA/FOP)
(Time: 9:05pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
D. Action – Administrator Contracts
● Vickie Ream, Assistant Principal at NCCHS - (IA/FOP) $110,000
● Andrew Jones, Assistant Principal at NCCHS -(IA/FOP) $110,000
(Time: 9:07pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Berganza. Passed 4-0
15. Adjourn
(Time: 9:07pm) Motioned by Berganza, second by Coleman. Applied Roll Call Vote.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/062723-Minutes.pdf
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